How To Fix /SCMTMS/INV_DISP056 - Invoice submission failed; freight order ID missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INV_DISP -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Invoice submission failed; freight order ID missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP056 - Invoice submission failed; freight order ID missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INV_DISP056 Invoice submission failed; freight order ID missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to submit an invoice for a freight order, but the system cannot find the associated freight order ID. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Freight Order ID: The most straightforward cause is that the freight order ID is not being passed or is missing in the invoice submission process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM system that prevent the correct association of invoices with freight orders.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as the freight order not being created or not being in the expected status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the freight order data.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the version of SAP TM being used that affect the invoice submission process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Freight Order ID: Ensure that the freight order ID is correctly populated in the invoice submission. You can do this by reviewing the invoice data before submission.
  Verify Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the invoice submission process is correctly set up to link invoices with freight orders.
  Data Validation: Check the status of the freight order to ensure it exists and is in a valid state for invoicing. You can do this by navigating to the freight order in the SAP TM interface.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user submitting the invoice has the necessary authorizations to access and submit invoices related to freight orders.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the invoice submission process to identify where the freight order ID is being lost or not populated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_ORDER for managing freight orders.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the invoice submission process and any prerequisites.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.